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blackberryjam

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Nematodes vine weevil

« on: February 27, 2019, 08:28 »

Can I use nematodes vine weevil on my vegetables

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Re: Nematodes vine weevil

« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2019, 10:08 »

Yes you can. The menatodes only attack the weevils, so are perfectly safe for veg.

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Re: Nematodes vine weevil

« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2019, 20:55 »

The vine weevil larva is controlled by a nematode called Steinernema feltiae; be aware this bio-control agent works best at temperatures between 15C and 20C. It is not active at temperatures below 10C (or over 30C)

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